Art Quote by Karl Marx
““Contempt for theory, art, history, and for man as an end in himself, which is contained in an abstract form in the Jewish religion, is the real, conscious standpoint, the virtue of the man of money. The species-relation itself, the relation between man and woman, etc., becomes an object of trade! The woman is bought and sold.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Capital, Volume I, 1867
Marx critiques how capitalism reduces human relations, especially gender, to market transactions, treating people as commodities.
In simple terms: Capitalism turns people into things to buy and sell.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist treating humans as market objects.
Themes
capitalism
gender
commodification
humanity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- labor markets
- relationship dynamics
- gender equality
- ethical business practices
Key Concepts
alienation
materialism
objectification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does market thinking affect personal relationships?
- What alternatives exist to view people beyond economic value?
A Different Perspective
Marx may overlook non‑economic cultural factors influencing gender roles.